The Rookie one-shots

Pool table

You and the gang sat on the bar stool that overlooked the entire room. Five tables, 7 lights, 3 windows, 8 barstools, and one pool table. Not the biggest bar but your favorite.

You took a sip of your drink before looking over at the pool table. Two men were playing and laughing together. You mind wanders elsewhere as you stare.

*Flashback*

You know, for being a girl, you pretty good at pool." Jackson says as he hits the cue ball.

"I don't know if that's a complaint or an insult but thanks. My dad taught me." You reply

"You're dad seems awesome." He says, "does he like you being a cop?" Jackson asks

"Not really but supports me." You reply taking your turn

"That's nice. At least your dad is cooler than Lucy's." You both laugh

Jackson hit the white ball causing the eight ball to roll into the pocket.

"Crap" he says

"And the amazing y/n l/n wins again!" You say with your hand cupped around you mouth.

"Shut up" he says slapping your arm as you go back to your seats.

"I take it y/n won again?" Angela says

"Yes" Jackson says quietly feeling defeated

"Hey don't worry I'll let you win next time" you wink at him laughing

"What is that now? 40 bucks I owe you?" Jackson says teaching for his wallet

"Oh no no no. We'll just keep a running tab." You laugh

"Oh your getting cocky now!" Jackson says causing both you and Angela to laugh.

"We better get going. We have early shift tomorrow." Angela says the only sensible one here.

You all walk out laughing.

*flashback over*

"You wanna play?" Aaron asks bugging your arm a bit

"What" you ask, your thought coming back

"You want to go play pool? Looks like it's open" he says again

"Oh. Sure " you say getting of your seat

You and Aaron play one round of pool you dominating obviously.

"Dang girl! How are so so good?" He says putting his pole away.

"I used to play here all the time." You say

"With anyone or a specific person?" He asks

"With my friend. He was terrible but it was always a good laugh." You say smiling at the memories

"West?" He asks

"Yeah." You say then pause, "guess we better get going."

"Yeah good idea" he says walking over to finish his drink.

"Yeah by the way you owe me $20." You say walking out the door

"What?" Aaron says to himself

*the next day*

You walk over to one of the computers to print out some forms for you new case. You feel someone tap your shoulder.

"Yes?" You ask, your eyes still locked on the screen

"I saw you playing pool yesterday." Angela says. "At the bar"

"Yeah? And" you ask grabbing the paper off the printer Turing to face her

"I'm just glad your playing again. Your really good." She says looking at you

"Be a shame to hide such a talent." You say finding a folder to put the paper in.

There is a small silence

"I miss him too." She says

"Yeah but he wouldn't want us to cry over him." You say looking into her eyes. " I've got to go give these to Lucy. Tell me when you have lunch and we can talk."

She smiles at you , " ok I'd like that."

You walk off finding Lucy in the break room.

A few hours later you get a text from Angela saying she's at the food trucks for lunch. You drive over there to join her.

"You made it!" She says smiling

"Of course i did. I love these tacos" you sit down with your lunch. "How is Jack and Weasley?" You take a bite of your lunch.

"They are good. I miss being home with them all day." She says looking down

"Well," you look at your watch, " only 3 more hours left."

"Worst 3 hours of my life" she laughs

"Yeah" you laugh with her

You both finish your lunch and continue talking about whatever.

"How have you been holding up with, well, everything" you ask referring to the La Feira situation.

"All things considered, pretty good. Still a little shaky about everything." Angela reply's

"That's good. I know a good therapist if you need anyone professional to talk to. If not I'm always here too." You say grabbing her hand so she looks at you to know you are being 100% genuine

"Thanks." There's a pause of conversation " how about you? Has anyone ask how you are doing. You a Jackson we're really close?" She asks

"I'm good. Just missing my buddy. I go and talk to him every now and then. Ya know." You say looking down at your lap.

"Yeah I get that." She stays. "But you and Aaron were playing pool the other day. That's good" she says changing the topic slightly

"Yeah. I think we are going again tonight. Ya know double or nothing." You say smiling

"What's the bet up to?" She asks slightly laughing

"Only $40 so far. Let's just hope he pays before he dies. Unlike someone we know." You chuckle at you dark humor

"Girl too soon!" Angela laughs

"Hey he would laugh too!" You argue back

"Yeah whatever" she says giving up

"Things will get back to normal soon." You comfort